Crafted for function and durability, this hat features a long 3 3/4” brim, offering superior sun protection on the water. Constructed with four lateral panels for a low profile, it reduces windage while maintaining ventilation through eyelets. Made from sturdy waxed canvas with a dark green underbrim to minimize glare, this innovative design blends practicality with style, ideal for outdoor adventures or casual wear.
From the brand: Quaker Marine Supply’s founder and Coast Guard veteran, Joe Kadison, designed this hat with function in mind based on his own experiences on the water. Like many purpose-built items, it developed a singular personality along the way. To start, the bill is
long
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At 3 3/4” long, the Swordfish’s brim is 25% longer than your standard ball cap. Why? Because it actually offers sun protection when this long.
While most hats today are a standard 6-panel, this hat is constructed with 4 lateral panels to deliver a low profile that reduces windage. Like the original, it features four eyelets on each side panel that provide ventilation. It is made in sturdy waxed canvas to perform and last and has a dark green underbrim to absorb reflected light.
Sometimes, when you have the courage to choose functionality over fashion, you wind up back at fashion’s doorstep. We hope you enjoy this hat as much as we do.
